Vertical transmission - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

The goal of ____ therapy is elimination of the pathogenic microorganism. - Answer-Antibiotic The type of antibiotics that work by killing the organism - Answer-Bactericidal The type of antibiotics that work by inhibiting the growth until the organism is destroyed by the individuals own protective mechanisms - Answer-Bacteriostatic The mechanisms of most antibiotics - Answer-1. Inhibition of the function of the production of the cell wall 2. Prevention of protein synthesis 3. Blockage of D...

Fire Inspector 1 Study Guide Final Exam Study Questions with COMPLETE SOLUTIONS (LATEST 2024] The highest fire resistance rating by bldg codes is_____ - CORRECT ANSWER 4 hrs Fire walls may subdivide a bldg into smaller areas and limit fire to one portion of the bldg. T/ F - CORRECT ANSWER TRUE The purpose of a party wall is to limit the _________ of fire. - CORRECT ANSWER Maximum spread A _____ rating is typically given to fire partitions. - CORRECT ANSWER 1 hr Fire barriers can b...

Distribution systems are usually laid out in which of the following patterns besides Tree shaped and Grid designs? a. Loops and/or circular designs b. Vertical designs without backflow prevention devices c. Horizontal lines that flow into open ponds then back into a closed pipe d. Horizontal lines that flow into underground sumps then back into a closed pipe - a. Loops and/or circular designs Dead ends in a system are usually located on a. Loops and/or circular designs b. Tree shaped an...

LAT Laboratory Animal Technician Questions and Answers 100% Pass ... •Disrupts microorganisms protein structure •Ionizing radiation can be lethal to humans •Gamma rays used on instruments and supplies. •Irradiated diets are nutritionally supplemented. •Non-ionizing radiation less penetrability. •Irradiated items are not radioactive. ... •Table 9.2 - active contact zoonoses ... > risk of infection if organisms are resistant +/or highly virulent; > risk if the anima...

Describe treatment of dysrhythmias correct answer: To determine if treatment is necessary, assess the patient. Then ask the following questions: Is he or she experiencing signs and symptoms of decreased cardiac output? Is the dysrhythmia potentially life threatening? If the answer to either of these questions is yes, the patient will need to treatment for the dysrhythmia. ***WE WILL DISCUSS TREATMENTS OF DYSRHYTHMIAS BASED UPON CURRENT ACLS TREATMENT ALGORITHMS CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS ...

selective breeding (artificial selection) the process of developing organisms with specific characteristics as chosen by the breeders Gregor Mendel () Amateur botanist who published an explanation of hereditary transmission in plants in 1866. Known for his pea-plant experiments and commonly referred to as the "father of genetics" Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:00 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More modern genetics the st...

Hepatitis A (HAV) in children - Answer -30-50% of cases, vaccine available -feces contact (nursery school) -vertical transmission from mom is rare Hepatitis B (HBV) in children - Answer -mom or family spread the virus (vertical transmission), most common -aggressive vaccination programs are in place -active ___ may get Hep D

Define Wien's Law - The hotter an object, the shorter the wavelength at maximum emission. (The hotter the object the brighter) After a cold front passes what happens to dew point? - it drops, as cold air is typically dry Centripetal force wind - right angles to the wind, in towards the center of curvature ex. hurricanes Convection is the process that? - involves mixing in a fluid Coriolis effect - The effect of Earth's rotation on the direction of winds and currents. Define a category fi...

selective breeding (artificial selection) the process of developing organisms with specific characteristics as chosen by the breeders Gregor Mendel () Amateur botanist who published an explanation of hereditary transmission in plants in 1866. Known for his pea-plant experiments and commonly referred to as the "father of genetics" Previous Play Next Rewind 10 seconds Move forward 10 seconds Unmute 0:01 / 0:15 Full screen Brainpower Read More modern genetics the study ...

1) #1 cause of death in infants Correct answer: Suffocation 2) Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Correct answer: Unexplained death, normally during sleep, ofa seemingly healthy baby - less than a year old 3) Most significant cause of illness in infants and children Correct answer: Infection 4) Vertical Transmission of Infection Correct answer: Passage of a disease-causing agent (pathogen) from mother to baby during the period immediately before and afterbirth. Transmission might occur acros...